Entries by Delia Lang

May 2023 Prayer Points

In May we celebrate Pentecost, and we give thanks for the Holy Spirit, which moved over the waters at Creation and inspires God’s people today, as through the centuries. We pray for people suffering extreme heat – and for action to curb the emissions that are heating our air and oceans. We give thanks for […]

April 2023 Prayer Points

We celebrate Christ’s resurrection – and the promise it offers for us and for all creation. As creation continues to groan in anticipation of redemption, we note the urgency for action, pray for those affected by climate impacts, ask God to inspire governments and people with the will to act, and give thanks for those […]

March 2023 Prayer Points

Some questions for Lent – and a look at what it means to reduce emissions in a way that is just. These are items for prayer, as are the floods that have affected so many parts of the world. There’s inspiration, too, from Ghana, the Anglican Communion, and relating to the rise of renewables. Join […]

February 2023 Prayer Points

Lent is approaching, and we consider how we can use the time to listen to creation and discern God’s call to us. February also brings the 1st anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and we pray for a just peace, and for a resolution to the many issues the war has caused. We celebrate Fairtrade, […]

December 2022 Prayer Points

As Advent begins, we look back at the outcomes of the recent UN climate talks – and forward to the biodiversity talks in Montreal. Conscious of climate impacts affecting brothers and sisters around the world, we pray for increased action and ambition. Download the December Prayer Points

November 2022 Prayer Points

As preparations continue for this month’s UN Climate Talks in Sharm El Sheikh, UN institutions have released key reports that show the perilous state of the planet – but also offer a way forward. We pray that these will have an impact – and pray God’s guidance for all who will be gathering to negotiate […]

October 2022 Prayer Points

We are seeing clearly the signs of the climate crisis – deadly storms and equally deadly droughts affecting brothers and sisters around the world. We pray for them, and also for those affected by – and those working to respond to – the current energy crisis. Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ reminds us of the Church’s […]

September 2022 Prayer Points

As the Season of Creation begins, we pray that we may ‘listen to the voice of creation’ and act to preserve and restore God’s precious gift. We lament growing wildfires, the excessive heat that has gripped much of the northern hemisphere, and the floods in Pakistan: we pray for all affected and for climate action […]

August 2022 Prayer Points

Pope Francis releases a message for this year’s Season of Creation, and Archbishop Justin Welby issues a call to action at the Lambeth Conference. Countries around the northern hemisphere are experiencing extreme heat; the UK and EU are at a crossroads; there’s potential progress in the US; and theologian Hannah Malcolm reflects – what does […]

July 2022 Prayer Points

As we see climate impacts in the form of heat, drought and floods, we are moved to pray for all affected, and to pray, fast and work for increased climate action. There is some progress to celebrate – but also the danger of backwards motion as countries respond to current crises. We pray for the […]